Dr. Olympia Zogou is a research fellow in the Laboratory of Thermodynamics and Thermal Engines, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Thessaly, with research interests in thermal systems, building energy systems simulation, photovoltaics, engine emissions and exhaust treatment. She has professional experience as collaborating engineer in engineering studies' offices. Also, she has served as supervising in technical projects, attached to the Technical Department of the University of Thessaly. She holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1988) from Aristotle University Thessaloniki and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2011) from the University of Thessaly.